Archived 2021 - Safety E-Quick Tips
- How We Think About Workplace Safety copy
This time we’re going to look at them a little different.
- How We Think About Workplace Safety
"Let's see who has the best close call story"
- What Did You Say?
"Let's see who has the best close call story"
- If I Only Knew
Why am I even asking a stupid question like that?
- What's Stopping You?
That means the odds of you being injured on the job are 1 in 40.
- What Are The Odds?
That means the odds of you being injured on the job are 1 in 40.
- A Blast From the Past - I Am Invincible
We may even begin to think, "I am invincible".
- Another Summer Drawing To An End
How important it is for us to protect America's workforce.
- If It Doesn't Feel Right
He was sitting on the back of his pickup eating when he heard a crash.
- Don't Let Workplace Fatigue Get the Best Of You
What can we do to protect America’s workforce from hazards created by workplace fatigue?
- Safe + Sound Week - Nationwide Event
This event takes place each August to help recognize the successes of workplace health and safety programs.
- Putting It All Together
What is this safety tool that can help put it all together?
- It Might Be a Little Overwhelming
This week we’re going to look at where you can find the information that will keep you and your coworkers safe.
- Don't Forget Those Hidden Hazards
When it comes to workplace safety protecting yourself and others from hazards is what it’s all about. But to protect yourself and others, you need to understand what those hazards are and that’s not always easy.
- Keep It Simple - Find What Works For You
If it’s not right for everyone, implementing your safety program will never work.
- It's More Than Just Paper or a File in Your Computer
I’m going to talk about developing your company safety program.
- This Is One I Don't Think You Will Ever Forget
It just so happens to be about workplace safety around the holidays
- It's Summer-Let's Make It A Safe One
As we move into this time of year construction is in full swing.
- Isn't It Time We Tried Something Different?
A lot of companies continue to do it the same way.
- The Choices You Make Today - Will Affect Others
Did you consider anyone else?
- Your Safety May Depend On It
But what is more important is understanding what hazards pose the greatest danger to employees.
- They Happen When You Least Expect It
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were warned ahead of time before an accident was about to happen?
- It's Going To Get Hot Out There
Hard to believe but it looks like summer is on its way – and with that comes the summer heat and a lot more sun.
- We Are No Match For Mother Nature
Thunderstorms, tornados, and hurricanes . . . What do they all have in common?
They are all forces of nature that man cannot control.
- National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
This week (May 3-7, 2021) you can participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. OSHA's Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event where employers can talk directly to employees about safety with a specific focus on fall hazards and fall prevention.
- Here's What They're Looking For
I hope you take a good look at the top 10 most frequently cited standards and see if any of the cited standards relate to the work your company performs.Click on the related safety topic or fact sheet and see how you can protect yourself and others from the hazards.
- Just Because It Sucks
Let’s face it, when it comes to implementing and managing workplace safety and compliance – it sucks!
And when I say it sucks, I mean it sucks for both employees and employers.
- No One Wants to Talk Or Even Think About It
Here’s a question.
Do OSHA regulations cover harassment in the workplace?
The simple answer is yes.
- They Help Protect Employees, Company Reputation and Profits
So, who is this person that can help protect Your Company’s Most Valuable Assets?
OSHA refers to them as “The Designated Competent Person.”
- Take Time Today to Protect Yourself and Others In The Workplace
Covid-19 has taken a toll on everyone’s life. Some have lost their jobs, their companies and even their lives.
It has devastated the world economy and left us all looking at a new normal.
But that doesn’t mean Covid-19 has to control our lives forever.By working together we can bring it under control.
- Some Safety E-QuickTips are Timeless
These days we seem to put a value on everything. My house is worth $; my investments or 401k are worth $; if I continue my education it will be worth $ and it goes on and on.
- Quite a Story, Right?
A roofing company was working on top of a condo when a 14-year-old slipped and fell about 20 feet to a driveway below, suffering significant head trauma from the fall.
- Overwhelmed by JHA's, JSA's and Other Safety Analysis Forms
Today more than ever companies are being asked to complete a safety hazard analysis prior to performing their work.Some are finding them a little overwhelming, but they shouldn’t be.
- A Blast From The Past
When it comes to workplace safety and compliance, we definitely need policies and procedures and we also need to make sure we communicate them to employees.
But we can’t stop there.
- Statistics Show...
Here’s a question.
Why is it when you walk through a shop or a jobsite you see power tools and machinery with their safety guards removed or tied back?
- Together We Can Make a Difference
Imagine an accident-free workplace. That’s right - take a moment and really imagine it.
- What is OSHA 10- & 30-Hour Training?
Here’s a question that comes up every year from employees and employers.
What is OSHA 10 & 30 hour training and who needs to take it and where can I get it?
- Today's Safety Program Is More Than...
What do a Safety Program, Safety Manual, Safety Plan, Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Health and Safety Manual have in common?
They are all the same thing with different names.
- When Employers Provide Safety Training - Everyone Wins
One of the best ways to prevent accidents in the workplace is to make sure everyone is aware of potential hazards and how to protect themselves from those hazards.
That’s where safety training comes in.
- Workplace Hazards Are Real
- Remember - It's Winter
For most of the country this is the worst time of year for slips, trips and falls.
Why is that?
Well, if you haven’t already figured it out, it’s because of the cold, wet and icy conditions that turn those walking/working surfaces into a slip and slide.
- Here's What You're Going To See In 2021
For those of you who have been with us from the start and those who have come in along the way we would like to thank you for your continued support and we look forward to providing Safety E-QuickTips for years to come.